California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy is a nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to the state’s most critical challenges at the intersection of higher education, equity, and the economy. Established in 2011, our mission is to help transform the state's higher education system into an engine of economic opportunity that empowers all Californians, particularly those from underserved communities, to achieve their full potential. California Competes benefits from the expertise of our highly respected, bipartisan Board of Directors, which comprises current and former public officials, business executives, and community leaders from across the state.
Our diverse staff brings decades of experience in higher education and public policy. We work statewide and travel across the country to research and advocate for a higher education system that provides opportunities for all Californians. For more information, please visit californiacompetes.org.
Position
Reporting to the Communications Director, the communications associate will support the development and execution of California Competes’s communication and outreach activities to advance the organization’s objectives and policy priorities. Specific duties are described below.
Our diverse staff brings decades of experience in higher education and public policy. We work statewide and travel across the country to research and advocate for a higher education system that provides opportunities for all Californians.
For more information, please visit californiacompetes.org.
Strategic Communications
Digital Presence
Media Relations
Email Communications
General Support
Required qualifications
Preferred qualifications
To apply, please fill out the application here and include a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Review of applications begins May 3rd, 2024. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Please contact us if you need more information or have trouble applying to this posting.
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